Mother's Day Origin and Growth Across America
A garbled account explains how Anna Jarvis promoted a memorial for mothers leading to a national observance. It notes her friends and family in Philadelphia and the 1908 declaration by President Roosevelt, establishing Mother's Day as a regular May celebration on the second Sunday.
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Cornell
Alvin
T Head
Cornelius Jen
Zela
Comella
Che
Corgull
Misa Anni Jarvis
Chiladelphia
Otte Ing
Aliss Jarele
Chitale
Aliss Jurgis
Tou
Rug Ind
Congress
Wootrow Wilken
United States
Anni Jarvis
Mouther
Love Without Limit in a Mother's Heart
An essay on maternal love tracing the depth of a mother's devotion echoed through literary figures Like Cosette Santine Ben Hur and a biblical image of God's love. The piece argues mothers embody mercy and sacrifice beyond earthly bounds.
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Cecil
Victor Hugo
Cossette
Santing
Io Ben Hur
Amir
Ohrist
Debt to Mother Hard to Repay
The piece reflects on the debt owed to mothers and the enduring influence of motherhood in shaping American character. It honors historical figures and their mothers, noting the evolving role of women and the personal devotion of mothers in building a better society.
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America
Hanik
Emerson
Americin
Washington
Lincoln
Grant
Leo
Fall Earts
Motherhood Universal in the World of Women
A concise meditation on motherhood elevating the role of women who bear children, nurture others, or sustain communities. It vastens the idea to include reform, public service, and global dedication as defining maternal influence across nations and eras.
Quick Relief Claim From Joint-Base Patent Medicine
An early 20th century advertisement promotes Joint-Base as a fast remedy for rheumatic pains and various aches. It claims rapid absorption, frequent application, and pain relief for joints, muscles, back, chest, nostrils, and feet, priced at 60 cents. The note lists locations and distributor names, reflecting period marketing language.
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America
Hallowell
Busy Businessmen Learn From Genesis Hard Schedule
Bruce Barton argues in McClure's Magazine that top executives should adopt a disciplined seven day program drawn from Genesis. He advocates a strict daily routine, early starts, minimal talk, and a weekly rest, citing creation days as a model for orderly work and rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Barton
McClure
Lis Ence Stu
Genesis
Huntera Wildcat Hunt Shifts From Fox Chase in Miami Area
A new hunt for wildcats near Miami Ila replaces fox hunting as locals back the sport. Col D D Young led 8 huntsmen with 20 hounds that treed a cat west of Miami and Loward Hill. An arrow shot from a Cherokee archer at 85 yards marked a dramatic finish.
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Ling
Miami
Ila
D, D. Young
Cnt
Loward
Almond Varieties and Uses in Mediterranean Commerce
Two kinds of almonds exist bitter and sweet. Bitter almonds are cultivated widely in Mediterranean regions and used in the manufacture of various extracts and prussic compounds. Sweet almonds are cultivated commercially across Europe and other countries for divers products.
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Europe
Monlleaur Otlier
At the Movies Friction Sparks Nighttime Town Outburst
Gan Johnson of Rumpus Ridge complains about frequent brawls at the town picture show with the Betts family. He alleges Buck Betts’s kin used rocks and guns in clashes that disrupted a screening and drove his family from town.
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Gan Johnson
Rumpus Ridge
Betts
Bettses
Buck Betts
Kunses City
Favorite Prescription Tonic Endorsed in Bedalia Ad
A Bedalia reader from Paxton endorses Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as effective for weakness and bodily pain. The testimonial promises rapid improvement after starting the medicine, noting previous doctors failed to help and urging readers to try the liquid or tablet form available at general stores and druggists.
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Amy Hh
Paxton
Pierpo'a
Sign Confusion At The Waltz Event
Fragmentary dialogue hints at a dispute about a sign for a photos during a dance event. The speaker jokes about waiting at home, while references to a photographer and a waltz are embedded in garbled text. No clear persons or organizations are identifiable from the readable fragment.
Speech and Silence Giftedness Across Minds
A reflective aphorism contrasts two gifts: some people excel in speech while others possess the strength of silence. The remark notes wisdom favors quiet restraint in certain minds.
Reader warns about Bayer aspirin claims
Fragmentary note questions Bayer aspirin safety and efficacy, urging caution with druggists and physicians. It suggests some statements about heart effects are unfounded or unclear and warns against reliance on marketing claims.
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Walt
Woleiming
Jamen Whitcomb Hiley
Indianapolis
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Toledo, Ohio
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Bayer
Physiclang
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Cagtal
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